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Dropbox Status Update: https://tech.dropbox.com/2014/01/dropbox-status-update/

> We are aware of an issue currently affecting the Dropbox site. We have identified the cause, which was the result of an issue that arose during routine internal maintenance, and are working to fix this as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Comments are now, of course, closed. Whew, that's reassuring!

Clearly they have seen the twitter account claiming responsibility as well. It's been changed a little.

>We are aware that the Dropbox site is currently down. This was caused during routine internal maintenance, and was not caused by external factors. We are working to fix this as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

I almost feel sorry for the PR automata having to produce this BS on a Friday night. Compared to Target's multi-billion-dollar gift to credit card thieves, this is nothing.

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